ratyoke's picks

[averagejoe]

Truly works of art. Wish I had more experience so I could justify ordering 1 or 2.

[spinoinside]

I've been in Korea the past year and unable to make any picks. Now I'm back in the US for the summer and making some picks before I go to Korea for another year.

Dalmatian ebony handle


Micarta handle

Very nice !!!

Can i buy it or other picks ?

thanks

[raimundo]

Good to have you back, what were you doing in korea? teaching english? did you find any interesting locks there?

Rai

[ratyoke]

Good to have you back, what were you doing in korea? teaching english? did you find any interesting locks there?

Rai

Yes I was teaching English. I really enjoyed it and I am going to be going back for another year as soon as I find a new job.
I didn't see any interesting locks, but I didn't look very hard either.

[raimundo]

very interesting korean spy story tv programs found on hulu,

Athena goddes of War


Iris

If you don't speak korean, check the closed caption option for the yellow type as the white type can get lost in background

[rrittenhouse]

Are you still selling these?

[Ale Golem]

The little James Bond inside me wants a set of onyx handled pick with diamond accents. Some fancy dress picks, to match a tuxedo.

[Moosekace]

I haven't been on for awhile but I sure am happy to see this thread is alive again. Eagerly awaiting any more pics of picks.

[ratyoke]

Snakewood


Boxwood. This pick was sanded up to 8000 grit and its really smooth. The boxwood takes a real nice finish. I completely failed to capture it in this photo...


another pic...


Not a pick, just a wood carving knife I made for myself. Snakewood handle, sterling silver ferrule.

[MBI]

Snakewood


Boxwood. This pick was sanded up to 8000 grit and its really smooth. The boxwood takes a real nice finish. I completely failed to capture it in this photo...

Impressive craftsmanship.
Good luck in Korea, when you go back.

[ratyoke]

African blackwood. First one I have finished in a few months.

[wa1ker00]

Absolutely stunning. What is your usual back log for orders?

[ratyoke]

Absolutely stunning. What is your usual back log for orders?

i'm not taking orders right now. but i'll be posting some for sale either later this month or next month.

[raimundo]

Wooden handles are the best for working in a cold climate. the aluminum or other metal handles draw the heat right out of the hands.

That looks like your usual perfection ratyoke!

[ratyoke]

I enjoy making the wood picks more. But I plan to make a few aluminum ones again soon.